HR Business Partner Greater Phoenix Area

Bashas is a family-owned regional grocer that operates in Arizona New Mexico and serves four Tribal Nations under five well-known brands including Bashas Food City AJs Fine Foods Eddies Country Store and Bashas Diné supermarkets. Founded in 1932 Bashas has a rich history of serving Arizona families with quality products and great customer service. With more than 110 grocery stores Bashas is one of the largest employers in the state and we are committed to nourishing the communities we serve through purposeful partnerships and giving centered around our vision and purpose of changing the way we eat one plate at a time.

Shared values led Bashas to join The Raleys Companiesin 2021 and the partnership has enhanced our core business through technological advancements shared learning leadership development and new offerings. With more than 21000 team members we are united by a higher purpose: to deliver quality offerings exceptional service and to do right by our people communities and planet.

Whether through our commitment to nutrition and wellness or Bashas legacy of giving back over $100 million to local communities we strive to empower customers with transparency education and access to fresh affordable and nourishing food. Were looking for the same kind of passionate people to join our team grow with us and share ourpurpose.

Position Overview

Are you passionate about empowering people shaping culture and driving business results As a Human Resource Business Partner (HRBP) youll play a critical role in aligning HR strategies with business goals to create a high-performing inclusive workplace. This role acts as a strategic consultant servant leader and culture champion directly partnering with Store Operations and Support Center leaders to influence key decisions and deliver measurable impact.

If youre a relationship builder who thrives in dynamic environments and excels at connecting peoples strategies with business outcomes wed love to hear from you.

This role requires frequent travel to store locations typically day trips by car within the Greater Phoenix market.

What Youll Do

Strategic HR Partnership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to store and support center leaders offering proactive solutions-oriented guidance on team effectiveness and business performance.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to align HR initiatives with Raleys Customer and Team Member Promises and The Raleys Way Values.

• Lead and support organizational change efforts with a focus on engagement retention and minimizing disruption.

People & Culture Leadership

• Use people analytics (e.g. turnover exit surveys safety data complaints HR Scorecard) to identify workforce trends and recommend data-driven solutions.

• Promote a culture of inclusion and respect by partnering with leaders to implement programs that enhance diversity and belonging.

• Provide input on special projects such as new store openings acquisitions organizational design and workforce transitions.

Talent Development & Succession Planning

• Drive talent management initiatives in your districts including talent reviews succession planning and leadership development.

• Act as a selection process advisor ensuring compliance and fairness in promotions and hiring decisions.

• Partner with Talent Development to design and deliver training on topics such as leadership onboarding team culture and performance coaching.

Employee Relations & Operational Support

• Collaborate with Team Member Relations to assess employee relations trends and address root causes.

• Support leaders with coaching and policy guidance on employee performance conduct and engagement.

• Provide thought leadership on a wide range of HR topics including compensation labor law payroll and organizational behavior.

What You Bring

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business or a related field or equivalent combination of experience and education.

• 7 years of progressive HR or multi-unit retail operations experience.

• Demonstrated success leading change delivering training and advising leaders across business units.

• Experience in a retail service-based or multi-unit environment preferred.

• HR certification preferred (PHR SHRM-CP SHRM-SCP etc.).

Knowledge & Expertise

• Deep knowledge of core HR practices including recruiting succession planning compensation benefits employment law and employee relations.

• Strong understanding of state and federal labor regulations (e.g. FMLA ADA EEO Workers Compensation Wage & Hour).

• Experience with union avoidance and labor relations is a plus.

Skills & Strengths

• High level of business acumen and strategic thinking.

• Exceptional coaching consulting and influencing skills.

• Strong communication and presentation abilities able to engage at all levels of the organization.

• Confident in problem-solving conflict resolution and handling sensitive issues with discretion.

• Proven ability to juggle multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.